"Igor's Theme" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper and producer Tyler, the Creator. It is the introductory song from his fifth studio album Igor, released on May 19, 2019. It has uncredited vocals from fellow artist Lil Uzi Vert.
Production and composition The track starts with a 23-second synth. The drums started at the 24-second mark, which was sampled from the song "Attention" by Bob Welch, released in 1970. The drum-line has a tempo of 79 beats per minute. The song adds the lyrical context that the rest of the album uses, explaining the things happening in the album. The song also captures the "excitement" to be in a new relationship.
Release and promotion The song was first seen in a 50-second snippet released on May 1, 2019.
Charts + Chart performance for "Igor's Theme" Chart (2019) Peakposition Latvia (LaIPA) 11 Lithuania (AGATA) 20 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 6
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